A 30-year-old man simply identified as Delo has been reportedly killed in Elewuro, Ondo West Local Government Area of Ondo State
His lifeless body was discovered in his room on Wednesday evening, October 16, 2024.
Sources indicated that Delo was in his room at the time of the incident, although the circumstances surrounding his death remain unclear.
Concerns arose when Delo’s brother knocked on his door repeatedly but received no response.
Alarmed tenants opened a window, only to find him motionless on his bed.
The Fagun Police Division was notified, and upon arrival, officers forced the door open, revealing bruises on Delo’s face, neck, and other areas of his body.
Delo’s brother was arrested after police discovered Delo’s phone in his possession prior to entering the room.
Subsequently, officers transported Delo’s remains to the morgue.
The tragic news of Delo’s death has sent shockwaves through the community, with family and friends visibly distraught.
A police source confirmed that an investigation is currently underway.
The source stated that once alerted by tenants, personnel were dispatched to secure the scene, retrieve the corpse, and transfer the suspect to the State CID in Akure for further investigation.